What's wrong with this fish?

J0hnny69

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IMG_0927.JPG IMG_0928.JPG IMG_0930.JPG Hey guys!
I visited my bro house the other day and noticed something obsoletely odd. This African cichlid's stomach is HUGE!!

Any input will be much appreciated!!
Thank you very much!
 

Hendre

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Bloat. Needs treatment
 
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+2 it happens when the fish is feed a hi protein diet and feed to often or to much.
You can try some veggie based food soaked in Epsom salts and try feeding some green peas with the skins removed.
 

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Yeah, that fish needs some help ASAP - when I kept mbuna I had good luck with the food soaked in epsom salts - could never get them to eat the green peas (skins removed).
 
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I have to agree, like allot of people I know, that fish is full of s%^&t, treat as suggested, while this treatment can work great for fish, has no affect on people.
 

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Thank you for all the suggestions, but I guess it was too late.
 
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